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lean construction  

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  • Lean construction refers to a construction management approach to project delivery that focuses on maximizing value to customers’ needs and eliminating waste while simultaneously establishing a culture of continuous process improvement among employees. Lean construction aims to increase efficiency by eliminating activities that consume resources but create no value to the home. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Housing; Lean Construction]

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